Classic Cobb Salad Flavorful and Easy to Make
Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
- 1 whole avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or lemon juice for a twist)
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
- Arrange the shredded chicken breast evenly over the lettuce, creating a colorful layer.
- Scatter the crumbled bacon on top of the chicken.
- Next, add the chopped hard-boiled eggs in a row for aesthetic appeal.
- Layer the diced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes nicely beside the eggs.
- Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese and thinly sliced red onion over the entire salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing generously over the salad, and gently toss the ingredients to combine.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve the salad on a large platter for sharing, or divide into individual bowls. Add an extra sprig of parsley on top for a pop of color and place a lemon wedge on the side for an additional zesty touch.